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As expected, fantasy owners will be without the services of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger until at least Week 14. This was the original timetable when Roethlisberger first went down against the Chiefs during Week 10.

There was a great deal of chatter during the week that Big Ben might give it a go during Week 13 against the Ravens, but the team never seriously expected that Ben would play.

This is tough news for the Steelers faithful, but encouraging news for Roethlisberger’s fantasy owners.

The banged up quarterback isn’t a lock for Week 14 at home against the Chargers, but his chances are probably better than fifty-fifty.

As expected, fantasy owners will be without the services of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger until at least Week 14. This was the original timetable when Roethlisberger first went down against the Chiefs during Week 10.

There was a great deal of chatter during the week that Big Ben might give it a go during Week 13 against the Ravens, but the team never seriously expected that Ben would play.

This is tough news for the Steelers faithful, but encouraging news for Roethlisberger’s fantasy owners.

The banged up quarterback isn’t a lock for Week 14 at home against the Chargers, but his chances are probably better than fifty-fifty.

The hits just keep coming for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they are now forced to insert running back Rashad Jennings back into the starting lineup.

Jennings gets the start after the season ended for Jalen Parmele on Sunday when he suffered a groin injury against Tennessee.

Jennings has just under 100 rushing attempts this season and none of them have been pretty. He’s averaging less than 2.9 yards-per-carry and has just two touchdowns on the season.

The Jaguars coaching staff indicates that Jennings will be splitting carries with Montell Owens and Jordan Todman. For fantasy owners, there are really no running backs worth owning out of Jacksonville.

Looks like the stars are aligned for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as he was named the starter for Week 13 on the road against the Rams.

Niner’s Head Coach Jim Harbaugh keeps using the tired old line about the “hot hand,” but the bottom line is that Kaepernick brings more versatility and excitement to what was a bread and butter offense.

Ironically, Kaepernick saw his first significant playing time this year against the same Rams team during Week 10 that knocked Alex Smith out the game with a concussion.

Kaepernick entered that game and completed 11 passes for 117 yards and rushed 8 times for 66 yards and touchdown.

It’s been all downhill for Smith since that game and barring injury, he may not take a snap again this year.

If your fantasy team is in desperation mode and you need a win to qualify for that playoff spot, we have a sneaky play for you. The New York Jets defense has the potential for a big fantasy output during Week 13 at home against Cardinals.

There’s no question that the Jets defense got ripped to shreds on Thanksgiving by Tom Brady and the Patriots, but Arizona QB Ryan Lindley and the Cardinals are a far cry from that New England team.

Lindley’s completion ratio is south of 56 percent with four interceptions, a lost fumble and no touchdowns.

Before getting beaten down by the Patriots, the Jets defense rang up double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back games against Seattle and St. Louis. They should be able do the same again against a listless Arizona offense during Week 13.

If your fantasy team is in desperation mode and you need a win to qualify for that playoff spot, we have a sneaky play for you. The New York Jets defense has the potential for a big fantasy output during Week 13 at home against Cardinals.

There’s no question that the Jets defense got ripped to shreds on Thanksgiving by Tom Brady and the Patriots, but Arizona QB Ryan Lindley and the Cardinals are a far cry from that New England team.

Lindley’s completion ratio is south of 56 percent with four interceptions, a lost fumble and no touchdowns.

Before getting beaten down by the Patriots, the Jets defense rang up double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back games against Seattle and St. Louis. They should be able do the same again against a listless Arizona offense during Week 13.